RTC workers to stage indefinite strike from September 4

Hyderabad, Aug 20(HSN): Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) Union Joint Action Committee (JAC) announced that they would stage indefenite strike from September 4 demanding the Government to solve their long pending problems.

Speaking to reporters here on Monday, JAC Secretary Mr.K.Raji Reddy said all the five Unions i.e Employees Union, National Mazdoor Union, Transport Union, Transport Mazdoor Sangh, Staff, Workers Federation, Workers Sangh unitedly issued strike notice to the APSRTC Hyderabad Region Manager.

The Unions decided to go on indefinite strike with 13 demands, according to National Mazdoor Union Secretary Mr.K.L.Narasimham. He demanded that the Single Shift System, which the Management introduced should be abolished since, the workload is heavy and lead to cut short the workforce. He also demanded the withdrawal of ticket Mechines in Metroliner buses, and removes the private buses, which resulted RTC to face heavy loss. The other demands include, stopping filing illegal cases against Conductors, to streamline the checking system.

Transport Mazdoor Sangh Secretary Mr.Rehman, Staff and Workers Federation Secretary Mr.Umamaheswara Rao and other union leaders also participated in the meet.

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